This summer I'm teaching two Puppetry classes at the Plymouth Arts Council in Plymouth, Michigan.Intended for ages 10 and up - students can register over the phone or in person at the arts council.

Puppetry 101June 24 - 28 // 9 am - 12 pmHow can an inanimate object come to life before your very eyes? This class offers students experimentation in the many styles of puppetry with an emphasis on how technique translates to effective characters and storylines. Puppetry is a great medium for the live theatre artist because it combines all aspects of the craft, - design, construction, performance and technical arts – it has been a part of theatre since theatre began. Class is limited to 10 students. No previous puppetry experience necessary.

Tabletop PuppetryAugust 12 - 18 // 9 am - 12 pm This workshop will cover performance techniques when manipulating tabletop puppets – which are articulated 20” figures performed by up to three performers on a single puppet. This technique is also known as “Bunraku” and “Czech Black” style. Students will learn how to manipulate every aspect of their characters in this exciting puppetry technique. Class is limited to 10 students. No previous puppetry experience necessary.If you're interested in hosting a class or workshop like these, feel free to contact me.